Rulebreakers with Saraya

Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people with this same mentality. In RULEBREAKERS, her DGAF mentality takes center stage while also exploring vulnerability and transparency with listeners. Every week, Saraya and a guest will explore their unconventional paths to success. Inspired by the honesty of Dumb Blonde, the unapologetic nature of Cancelled, and the humor and undeniable charm of Chicken Shop Date, Saraya is ready to ask the hard questions and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of her and her guests’ lives.

  1. 23 OCT

    Daria and Toni: The Ones Who Proved You Can Be Tough Enough for Love

    From a simple DM to a three-hour drive to a dark match, Daria Berenato (aka Sonya Deville) and Toni Cassano’s love story is pure chaos, chemistry, and commitment, and Saraya is here for every unfiltered second. In this wildly entertaining episode, Saraya sits down with the newly married couple to break down how they met, how Daria learned to lead in the WWE, and why Toni once had to write a message to an ex saying “I’ve got our girl from here.” They get into Daria’s early wrestling days, from coming out as gay on live TV during Tough Enough, to becoming part of Absolution with Saraya and Mandy Rose, to the real-life trauma of surviving a stalker’s home invasion. Meanwhile, Toni opens up about ayahuasca trips in Costa Rica, healing from body dysmorphia after years in the competitive fitness world, and raising two kids while managing Daria’s career, mental health, and midnight sandwich cravings. Also in this episode: hot sauce trivia, wrestling matchmaking, email sexts, and why Dole Whip almost ended their marriage. This one’s raw, riotous, and unexpectedly emotional. Real love. Real talk. Real Rebels. Follow Daria on IG: @thedariaraeberenato Follow Toni on IG: @toniberenato Follow the show @rulebreakerspod on Instagram and TikTok Rebels, don’t forget to follow, like, leave a review, and share this ep. It fuels the algorithm and keeps the chaos coming. Want more chaos, confessions, and unfiltered Saraya moments? Join the Rulebreakers family on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, early episode drops, video extras, and all the wild shit we can’t post anywhere else. You’ll also help us keep this show as raw and real as it deserves to be. So if you’re loving the ride—come support your girl and unlock the good stuff. 💋 patreon.com/Saraya To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 41m
  2. 16 OCT

    Hot Topics: The One Where Nicki & Cardi Go To War, Selena Gets Married, & AI Steals Hollywood

    From Bad Bunny’s halftime takeover to AI actresses replacing real talent, this week’s episode is pure chaos in the best way. Saraya is joined by Joey and Producer Adam (plus a surprise drop-in from Shelby) for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the wildest stories in pop culture, fandom, and the internet. They unpack the drama behind Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B (including that brutal kid comment), the backlash against AI-generated talent in Hollywood, and whether Selena Gomez’s surprise wedding to Benny Blanco is a PR move or true love. From Metallica stans mourning another Super Bowl snub to Travis Kelce conspiracy theories and why Saraya’s dog is the unofficial fourth host, this one covers it all. Also on the docket: Tyler’s emotional night meeting Tommy Lee, Wicked confessions, Joey’s accidental Broadway audition in a parking garage, and why Hot Topic might be sponsoring Adam’s next emo makeover. Unfiltered, unscripted, and unhinged in all the right ways. Follow Saraya on IG: @saraya Follow the show @rulebreakerspod on Instagram and TikTok Rebels, don’t forget to follow, like, leave a review, and share this ep. It fuels the algorithm and keeps the chaos coming! Want more chaos, confessions, and unfiltered Saraya moments? Join the Rulebreakers family on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, early episode drops, video extras, and all the wild shit we can’t post anywhere else. You’ll also help us keep this show as raw and real as it deserves to be. So if you’re loving the ride, come support your girl and unlock the good stuff. 💋 patreon.com/Saraya To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  3. 9 OCT

    Tyler Burgess: The One Who Cut His Teeth in Dive Bars and Str*p Clubs

    From haunted house bartending to tattooed necks at 15, Tyler Burgess has never lived a conventional day in his life, and this episode proves exactly why. Saraya sits down with the creative force behind the explosive new band American Monster to talk about leaving Ohio at 16, getting recruited via MySpace, and why building his debut project from the ground up means more than any tour he’s ever done. They dive into Tyler’s early years cutting his teeth in dive bars and strip clubs, the emotional reality of losing his mom at 19, and a surreal encounter at a Las Vegas Dairy Queen that left everyone in the studio speechless. From long nights flyer'ing with his wife Shelby to designing his own merch, staging his own music videos, and writing every riff, Tyler opens up about doing the work no one sees, and the drive it takes to make something that actually lasts. He’s a marketer, a metalhead, a soft-spoken chaos engine, and one of Saraya’s real-life best friends. Oh, and yes… there’s a couple’s trivia game, 10 shots of hot sauce, and Shelby makes her podcast debut (and suffers through the spiciest mistake of all). This one’s vulnerable, funny, and full of fire. An absolute Rulebreaker. Follow Tyler on IG: ⁠@tylerburgess⁠ Follow the band: ⁠@americanmonsterofficial⁠ Get tickets + merch: ⁠americanmonster.com⁠ Follow the show ⁠@rulebreakerspod⁠ on Instagram and TikTok. Rebels, don’t forget to follow, like, leave a review, and share this ep. It fuels the algorithm and keeps the chaos coming! Want more chaos, confessions, and unfiltered Saraya moments? Join the Rulebreakers family on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, video extras, and all the wild shit we can’t post anywhere else. You’ll also help us keep this show as raw and real as it deserves to be. So if you’re loving the ride—come support your girl and unlock the good stuff. 💋 👉 ⁠patreon.com/Saraya⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 35m
  4. 2 OCT

    Callie and Clayton: The Ones Hollywood Didn’t See Coming

    From viral hot dog trays to one-take nightmare fuel, Weapons stars Callie Shuterra and Clayton Farris prove that it only takes one unforgettable scene to become horror icons. In this episode, Saraya sits down with the breakout duo behind the movie’s creepiest moments to talk all things culty, creepy, and controversial - from choreographing that now-infamous marionette walk to accidentally igniting a hot dog-fueled internet debate about queer representation in horror. They talk about how they landed their roles (spoiler: one auditioned, one didn’t), Zach Cregger’s meticulous vision on set, and what it’s like to go mega-viral while only being on screen for five minutes. Callie breaks down the family superstition that led her to tape her belly button before possession scenes, while Clayton shares the pressure of making your character lovable just seconds before a gruesome death. They also get candid about long-distance love, staying grounded in Hollywood, and how horror fans might be the most loyal on the planet. Oh, and yes… they’re already plotting their Weapons spin-off. Prequel energy only. This one’s eerie, hilarious, and weirdly heartfelt. Pure October Rulebreakers magic. Follow Callie on IG: @callieschuterra Follow Clayton on IG: @claytonfarris Follow the show @rulebreakerspod on Instagram and TikTok Rebels, don’t forget to follow, like, leave a review, and share this ep. It fuels the algorithm and keeps the chaos coming! Want more chaos, confessions, and unfiltered Saraya moments? Join the Rulebreakers family on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, video extras, and all the wild shit we can’t post anywhere else. You’ll also help us keep this show as raw and real as it deserves to be. So if you’re loving the ride, come support your girl and unlock the good stuff. 💋 👉 patreon.com/Saraya To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 22m
  5. 25 SEPT

    Shotzi: The One Who Became Wrestling’s Horror-Loving Renegade

    From haunted dolls to death matches in graveyards, Shotzi is the rule-breaking, horror-loving wrestling renegade you need in your life and this episode proves exactly why. Saraya sits down with the former WWE star, indie icon, and paranormal thrill-seeker to talk about life after getting released, the real reasons she shaved her head, and how she’s taken full control of her career (and her chaos) outside the machine. They dive into her 12-year journey in wrestling, from almost winning Tough Enough to getting scouted WrestleMania weekend, and the emotional rollercoaster of losing both her dads, supporting her sister through cancer, and navigating public scrutiny, all while still making spooky content and getting back in the ring stronger than ever. Shotzi opens up about her childhood trauma, her Filipino roots, and how finding love, therapy, and storytelling helped her heal. Oh, and yes… she wrestled in her wedding dress after eloping in Vegas, wants to adopt a baby with her architect-turned-Disney-designer husband, and once had to poop during a WWE drug test. Traumatizing. This one’s vulnerable, wild, hilarious, and deeply empowering. A true Rulebreaker. Follow Shotzi on IG: @ShotziWWE (for now—Instagram won’t let her change it 🙃) Follow the show @rulebreakerspod on Instagram and TikTok Rebels, don’t forget to follow, like, leave a review, and share this ep. It fuels the algorithm and keeps the chaos coming! Want more chaos, confessions, and unfiltered Saraya moments? Join the Rulebreakers family on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, early episode drops, video extras, and all the wild shit we can’t post anywhere else. You’ll also help us keep this show as raw and real as it deserves to be. So if you’re loving the ride, come support your girl and unlock the good stuff. 💋 patreon.com/Saraya To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 33m
  6. 18 SEPT

    Brandon Rogers: The One Whose Mushroom Trips Made Masterpieces

    From bees and butt plugs to ants and ADHD, Brandon Rogers is a creative chaos gremlin in the best possible way, and this episode proves exactly why. Saraya sits down with the iconic YouTuber, voice actor, and unfiltered comedy king to talk early internet fame, mushroom-fueled writing binges, and why he still edits everything in iMovie like it’s a sacred ritual. They unpack Brandon’s California sober lifestyle (weed, yes - prescription drugs, no), the spiritual downloads he gets mid-trip, and how the internet felt lawless and alive back when we were all spreading that Marilyn Manson rib rumor. Brandon opens up about his Catholic upbringing, the deep grief he felt over Robin Williams’ death, and how ADHD has shaped his career, his relationships, and his sense of humor. Oh, and yes… he sticks his hands into a mystery box of raw eggs, worms, spaghetti, and canned tomatoes for our brand-new segment “What’s In the F**king Box.” He also eats some of it. On purpose. This one’s hilarious, chaotic, and full of unfiltered brilliance. Rulebreakers, assemble. Follow Brandon on IG & YouTube: @brandonbored Follow the show @rulebreakerspod on Instagram and TikTok Rebels, don’t forget to follow, like, leave a review, and share this ep. It fuels the algorithm and keeps the chaos coming! Want more chaos, confessions, and unfiltered Saraya moments? Join the Rulebreakers family on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, video extras, and all the wild shit we can’t post anywhere else. You’ll also help us keep this show as raw and real as it deserves to be. So if you’re loving the ride - come support your girl and unlock the good stuff. 💋 patreon.com/Saraya To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

About

Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people with this same mentality. In RULEBREAKERS, her DGAF mentality takes center stage while also exploring vulnerability and transparency with listeners. Every week, Saraya and a guest will explore their unconventional paths to success. Inspired by the honesty of Dumb Blonde, the unapologetic nature of Cancelled, and the humor and undeniable charm of Chicken Shop Date, Saraya is ready to ask the hard questions and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of her and her guests’ lives.

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